CT · Hartford · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Hartford, CT

The median nurse case manager pay in the Hartford area is $48.66 per hour ($101,210 a year), with the typical range running from $40.88 to $50.62. That ranks 59th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 66th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Hartford. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hartford.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Hartford, CT

The metro median is in line with the Connecticut statewide median of $48.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 13,850 registered nurses employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 23.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.45$77,90017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.88$85,0309% below U.S. median
Median$48.66$101,2108% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.62$105,29012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.79$124,36033% above U.S. median

How Hartford ranks

  • 59th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 66th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Connecticut metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse case manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Hartford

  • Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.66 median hour buys what $47.36 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,752
  • Per year: $87,588
  • Per month: $7,299

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hartford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$138
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,526
13-week assignment$19,838

Travel nurse case manager assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Nurse Case Manager roles in Connecticut

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PermanentPosted 28 days ago

RN Case Manager

Amedisys · Shelton, CT

$43.50–$54.00/ hour
  • Homecare Part-Time
  • Req 56846
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Hospitals in Hartford

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Hartford, CT
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
Hartford, CT
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Case Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
New Britain, CT8 mi$48.84/hr75,871
Bristol, CT15 mi$48.84/hr62,195
Meriden, CT17 mi$48.84/hr60,849
Waterbury, CT23 mi$48.23/hr115,908
Springfield, MA25 mi$43.74/hr154,888
Chicopee, MA29 mi$43.74/hr55,381

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License and tax basics in Connecticut

Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement.

Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Connecticut state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Hartford

Hartford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Hartford, CT?

Nurse Case Managers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $48.66 per hour, about $101,210 a year. The middle half earn between $40.88 and $50.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Hartford a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 66th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 59th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Hartford?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford, led by Hartford Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford as a nurse case manager?

Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Hartford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hartford is $138 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,526 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse case managers in Hartford?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysShelton, CT · 2 postings$48.89/ hr$44–$54
  • Trinity HealthConnecticut · 4 postings$47.33/ hr$36–$60
  • Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95

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2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$47.75High$59

6 Case Manager postings with published pay in Connecticut, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Case Manager roles

  1. Registered Nurse Emergency Department Case Manager RNPermanent
    $76k–$121k/ year
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 6 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse Case ManagerPermanent
    $36.40–$59.95/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 8 days ago

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